Configuring Windows NT for WWW Clients To Browse FTP Server

ID: Q132711

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.50, 3.51
Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.50, 3.51

Most World Wide Web (WWW) client software programs expect the output of the LIST command from an FTP server to appear like the output of the UNIX LS command. When the WWW client software attempts to view the contents of the Windows NT FTP server, the output of the LIST command appears like the output of the MS-DOS DIR command. As a result, the WWW clients are not be able to view some file names when browsing the Windows NT FTP server. To allow WWW clients to view files in the Windows NT FTP server like the output of the UNIX LS command, modify the registry:

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

Start Registry Editor (REGEDT32.EXE).

From the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree, go to the following subkey:


      \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Ftpsvc\Parameters

From the Edit menu, select Add Value.

Add the following:


   Value Name: MsdosDirOutput
   Data Type:  REG_DWORD
   String:     0

Choose OK and quit the Registry Editor.

Shutdown and restart Windows NT.

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Version : 3.50 3.51
Platform : WINDOWS
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